Apprenticeship Programs
Become an apprentice today!
Apply to enter an apprenticeship with MidAmerican and begin a fulfilling career in the energy industry. Earn a competitive salary while you receive hands-on instruction from highly-skilled professionals. Learn the latest advancements in our state-of-the-art Training Center for Excellence and work for a company committed to providing safe, reliable and renewable energy to its customers.
Get paid to train
Apprentices start earning more than $25 per hour.
Learn from the best
Work alongside our most experienced electric delivery, generation and natural gas experts.
Obtain in-demand skills
The energy industry is fast-paced, dynamic and evolving.
Explore our Registered Apprenticeship® programs
Find the career path that’s right for you in one of MidAmerican's Registered Apprentice® programs. To be eligible for one of our trades and crafts apprenticeship programs, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED
- Meet specific qualifications for the posted apprenticeship program including passing a pre-employment test
- Successfully master the skills to advance to each level of training
The line mechanic apprenticeship program also requires a certificate or degree from a one-year, approved line school. To find a program, search for "electric line programs" or "utility technician programs" at technical colleges near you. To confirm if a school’s certification is accepted, contact our electric delivery recruiting team at 515-281-2707.
Find out if you have what it takes to become a journeyman lineman at MidAmerican.
| Program | Program length | Starting apprentice salary |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Unit Operator | 1 year | $34.70 - $35.47 |
| Certified Pipeline Welder | 3.5 years | $30.80 |
| Combustion Turbine Specialist | 4 years | $31.16 |
| Electric Meter Technician | 2 years | $31.78 |
| Electrical Service Technician | 4 years | $30.58 |
| Equipment Operator | 2 years | $34.16 |
| Fuel Handling Technician | 1.5 years | $29.58 - $30.85 |
| Garage Mechanic | 4 years | $26.27 |
| Gas Serviceman | 1.5 years | $28.86 |
| Gas Technician | 2 years | $29.30 |
| I & E Technician | 4 years | $33.12 |
| Instrument Technician | 3 years | $34.83 |
| Journeyman Gas | 1.5 years | $28.23 |
| Journeyman Welder | 3 years | $30.49 |
| Line Mechanic | 2 years | $31.00 |
| Machinist/Mechanic/Welder | 4 years | $29.28 |
| Mechanic Welder | 3 years | $28.51 |
| Meter and Control Technician | 3.5 years | $30.80 |
| Substation Electrician | 4 years | $35.78 |
| Substation Electrician Technician | 3 years | $38.21 |